Honda CB1000R Hornet
Honda's super-naked — 1000cc inline-four (from the CBR1000RR Fireblade), 145bhp. Neo Sports Café styling, Honda's most aggressive naked. UK from £12,099. Showa SFF-BP forks, Brembo radial calipers, TFT dash, full IMU. The flagship of Honda's CB family. Direct rival to BMW S 1000 R, Yamaha MT-10, Kawasaki Z H2.
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Power
- 145 PS
- Weight
- 212 kg
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- A2 licence
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Liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four
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The short version
Forecourt score
Value 50 · Insurance 48 · Theft 35
The Honda CB1000R Hornet holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 30% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and costs about average to insure (around £620/yr typical). Theft risk is high.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Variant: CB1000R Hornet
Engine
Petrol · 998cc
Power
145 ps
Torque
104 Nm
Weight
212 kg
Seat
830 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
42 mpg
CB1000R Hornet — 998cc inline-four from Fireblade, 145bhp, 6-speed with quickshifter standard. Showa SFF-BP forks, Brembo radial calipers, TFT dash, full IMU. 16.2L tank.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£8,329
Range £7,496 – £9,162
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£12,699
At 5 years
£7,619
At 10 years
£5,334
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£2,686
Per year
£895
Per mile
£0.11
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£620/ year
Roughly £52 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £1,023 | £1,364 | £1,910 |
| Age 22-29 | £628 | £837 | £1,172 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £465 | £620 | £868 |
| Age 40-49 | £409 | £546 | £764 |
| Age 50+ | £372 | £496 | £694 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
3/4High risk
High risk
Frequent theft target — appears regularly on UK police hot-lists, especially in London. Expect insurers to demand Thatcham chain + ground anchor + disc lock; tracker can knock 10–15% off premium.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Premium super-naked, popular target — chain + disc lock + ground anchor + cover essential overnight.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
0
Medium
2
Low / cosmetic
3
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| medium | Chain & sprockets 10-14k mi | £260 |
| medium | Quickshifter sensor 20k+ mi | £260 |
| low | Front brake pads 8-12k mi | £130 |
| low | Battery every 4 years | £130 |
| low | Tyres (Bridgestone S22) 6-8k mi rear | £340 pair |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Honda CB1000R Hornet, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
Strengths
- +Fireblade-derived 145bhp inline-four
- +Quickshifter standard
- +Showa SFF-BP + Brembo radial premium hardware
- +Honda reliability + dealer network
- +Neo Sports Café styling unique in super-naked class
Watch-outs
- −Theft target — high on UK lists
- −Insurance high (~£620 typical)
- −Stock S22 tyres wear quickly
- −830mm seat tall